Ingredients: 1 tsp whole cloves, 1 tsp dried peppermint leaves 1 cup water Instructions: Bring water to a boil. Add the cloves and peppermint. Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, let it cool completely, and strain.
Herbs & Spices
Whipped Tallow Balm Recipe
Ingredients: ½ cup tallow 2 tbsp oil extra virgin olive oil 10 drops essential lavender oil Directions: Melt the tallow in a double boiler, then measure in a glass measuring cup. Turn off the heat and pour the melted tallow into a glass bowl. Let it cool a little, then stir in the EVOO and …
Homemade Elderberry Syrup Recipe
Ingredients 3 cups water 1 cup fresh elderberries 1 cinnamon stick 3 whole cloves 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root 1 cup honey Directions Combine water, elderberries, ginger, cinnamon stick, and cloves in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes. Mash berries with …
Featured Cookbook of the Month: Tastes of Europe: 104 Traditional Recipes of Bulgaria, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Russia & More
Featured Cookbook of the Month: Tastes of Europe: 104 Traditional Recipes of Bulgaria, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Russia & More Europe has a very rich history and is a place many aspire to visit. To walk its cobblestone streets, see the majesty of the Eiffel Tower or tour the ancient ruins of Rome are only …
Christmas Eve Vegetarian Stuffed Green Bell Peppers Bulgarian Style
Ingredients: • 6 green or red bell peppers • 6 cups vegetable stock • 2 ½ cups uncooked white rice • 1 cup chopped mushrooms • ½ cup finely chopped greens • 3 tbsp vegetable or sunflower oil • 1 small onion, finely chopped • 1 grated carrot • 2 cups pasta sauce • 2 …
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Stinging Nettle Paste Pesto Sauce Recipe
Ingredients 2 cups blanched nettles 1 chopped spring onion 1/2 tbsp minced garlic 1 tbsp parsley 3 tbsp olive oil water as needed salt to taste Preparation You can blanch the nettle leaves by putting them in a pot of boiling water for about 20 or so seconds until they wilt. Drain excess water and …
4 Super Boost Benefits of Cooking with Turmeric – Curcuma Longa
Though turmeric may be thought of as a spice of India, because it is what gives curry it’s color, it is a common spice of Bulgaria. It is called “curcumin” in Bulgarian and has so many health benefits it is considered a super spice. It is in the ginger family with an earthy hot taste. …
Summer Savor, Cumin, Spearmint, Paprika, Fenugreek, Sumac – What’s Your Inspiration??
Herbs are the leaves of a plant Spices come from the roots, bark, and seeds of a plant.









